This post was updated Jan. 16 at 11:37 p.m.
The First Point Collegiate Challenge always features the nation’s best – and this year is no different.

It’s not often that teams train alongside their opponent.
But this week, the Bruins did just that – thanks to the camaraderie they have with their former Pac-12 rivals.

This post was updated Jan. 16 at 11:42 p.m.
The Bruins could’ve been touted the best team in the country three weeks ago.
With wins over then-No.

This post was updated Jan. 16 at 11:53 p.m.
Coach Billy Martin’s Bruins have their sights set on the mountaintop.
“We’re going to chase this national championship,” said junior Aadarsh Tripathi.

This post was updated Jan. 16 at 11:31 p.m.
Some teams struggle in unfamiliar environments.
The Bruins, however, do just fine.
No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) defeated Penn State (9-9, 0-7) 83-67 on Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid, solidifying the Bruins’ best start in program history.

December was just last month. But it feels like an eternity ago in Westwood.
Things appeared smooth sailing for UCLA men’s basketball as the new year ushered in hopes of a conference title in the team’s maiden Big Ten voyage.

This post was updated Jan. 14 at 8:58 p.m.
The Bruins’ 12-year winning streak against a former Pac-12 foe is over.
No. 24 UCLA swim and dive (3-2) met UC Santa Barbara and Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday.